Free exhibition guide

The creator of Mimi Cracra takes center stage in an exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand

Mimi Cracra, The Wacky Alphabet: Meet author-illustrator Agnès Rosenstiehl, the artist who has captivated generations with her stories. The BnF François-Mitterrand is hosting a free retrospective exhibition from November 3, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

At the Edge of Imagination: a free exhibition blending art and ecology at the Pavillon Vendôme

The Clichy-la-Garenne Art Centre unveils "Aux frontières de l'imaginaire," a contemporary art exhibition free to visit from 14 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 at Pavillon Vendôme.

Mondriaan Fund x Atelier Néerlandais: The Space Between Breaths, new exhibition by contemporary artists

During Art Basel Week Paris, the Mondriaan Fund and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Paris present “The Space between Breaths” at the Atelier Néerlandais, a showcase of contemporary Dutch artists under the artistic direction of Julia Geerlings. Admission is free.

Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse, an exhibition that pairs bubbles with shells at Lafayette Anticipations.

The artist Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, an exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, focusing on photography, forms, and perception, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship

KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free.

Art Basel Paris 2026: a free exhibition of art and design by Charles Zana in an 18th‑century venue

On the occasion of Art Basel Paris 2026, architect and designer Charles Zana opens the doors to his new Paris venue with Something Else, an exhibition that blends art, furniture, and installations, to be showcased from October 21 to 25, 2026.

Art Basel Paris 2026: From James Turrell to Annette Messager, the free exhibition at Maison Guerlain

L'art contemporain prend des couleurs… et du parfum ! Pour Art Basel Paris 2026, Guerlain présente The Hour of Possibilities, a free exhibition bringing together 34 artists at 68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, from October 21 to November 15, 2026.

Spark of Life: a light-painting photography exhibition in Fontenay-aux-Roses

Photographer Rudy Pilarski turns the night into a workshop for creation with Spark of Life at Espace Rosa Bonheur in Fontenay-aux-Roses, running November 12 to December 6, 2026. A light-painting exhibition where glowing circles and bursts of sparks meet landscapes and architecture.

We, the Grotesques: Guillermo Forchino's free exhibition at Galerie Joseph

The Joseph Gallery, in the Marais district of Paris, is hosting "Noi, i Grotteschi," a free exhibition bringing together 124 sculptures by Guillermo Forchino, from November 6 to 29, 2026. A retrospective that spans four decades of work, blending human comedy, biting humor, and a look at the fragilities of our society.

Boards for Solidarity 2026: Street artists step up for Secours populaire

New and fifth edition for the event "Boards to be Solidarity"! This charity auction exhibition, organized by Secours Populaire Île-de-France and Urban Signature, returns this fall at Agnès b. in Paris's 10th arrondissement. Save the dates: Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19, 2026, to discover—free of charge—more than 100 longboards customized by street artists, with all proceeds supporting Secours Populaire.

Jean Marquis, chronicler of everyday life: the free exhibition unfolds at the Roger Viollet Gallery

French photographer Jean Marquis is featured at the Roger-Viollet Gallery, from October 8, 2026 to January 23, 2027: come discover the poetic and moving body of work of a true lover of everyday life.

Sun and Moon: a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute brings together Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli for a free exhibition, Sun and Moon, running from October 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris.

Dreamland: a free pop-up with an exhibition and signings to mark the 20th anniversary of the manga in Paris

For Dreamland’s 20th anniversary, Pika Édition opens a pop-up at 39 rue Volta in Paris, from October 16 to 19, 2026. An exhibit of pages, signings with Reno Lemaire and other authors, and a temporary shop make up this free-entry event.

Jeanne’s Paintings: A Landscape and Flower Exhibition at the Vert Galant Gallery

La galerie du Vert Galant, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, presents "Jeanne's Paintings," a show by artist Jeanne Marcel devoted to landscapes, flowers, and beach scenes, running from October 23 to 30, 2026. The program includes 25 canvases and a curated selection of 70 watercolors.

The street artist Sax presents a free Land Art exhibition at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon

The free exhibition "Imprints" by SAX brings together painting, photography, and Land Art at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon, a little-known heritage site in Paris's 12th arrondissement, to be discovered from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Three good reasons to go!

Cabaret(s): a free photo exhibition at Temple Square

Until December 18, 2026, the railings of Temple Square in Paris host Cabaret(s) – The History of a Living Transmission. A free photo exhibition exploring the history and forms of the French cabaret.

In the Light(s), Season 3: the program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation.

The EDF Foundation is launching a new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, a blend of exhibition and dance performances. Season 3 runs from 4 November 2026 to 31 January 2027; discover the program.

Cofee: the street artist presents "Anima", a free, solo exhibition in Paris – our photos

This fall, street artist Cofee takes over a small gallery in Paris's 4th arrondissement to present his new solo exhibition. Entitled "Anima," this free installation features around twenty original works to be admired for four days only, from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Nature Forte: the collective exhibition that brings together paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures in Paris

Nature Forte Gallery, located in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, opens its doors to a collective, multidisciplinary exhibition. Free to visit from October 8 to 31, 2026, the installation will showcase, for the occasion, the works of around ten artists around the gallery’s featured theme.

"Where's our money?" — a free and socially engaged exhibition on the economic power of women

"Où sont nos thunes" is the free, activist exhibition that casts a critical eye on women’s economic power. Nearly a dozen artists question society through the lens of art in a parcours that blends works, texts and archives, on view until October 24, 2026.